Demand Insight Analyst (23 month FTC)

British Transport Police (BTP) are recruiting for a Demand Insight Analyst on a Temporary (23-month) full time, contract. The role is paying £36,529.65 (pro-rata) per annum, plus £3,033.56 London allowance and will be based at our Force Headquarters in Camden, London.

BTP is the national police Force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, including London Underground, across which we ensure the safety and security of nearly 3 billion passenger journeys and over 100 million tons of freight every year. The world in which we work is fast-paced, operationally and commercially demanding, and constantly changing.

As an Insight Analyst  you will be required to:

• Act as an analytical and research expert, identifying exceptions, preparing and managing the delivery of high quality products and research, leading BTP’s commitment to evidence-based policing in accordance with BTP’s strategic objectives and performance pillars.
• Apply advanced and innovative analytical techniques and technology to ensure work is effective, efficient and drives activity.
• Manage both qualitative and quantitative analytical work alone, as part of a team or in conjunction with other departments.
• Provide support to the Analytical Insight and Statistics Manager and Head of Analytics in the delivery of a programme of analysis and research development aimed at informing improvements to BTP's operating model and service delivery.
• To take a lead role in producing the highest level analytical work, as appropriate, which carries a substantial degree of reputational risk or significance and requires the highest level of analytical expertise and advanced subject knowledge.

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description. The successful Insight Analyst will be required to evidence the following:

Qualifications and Training:

• A degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with an analytical, social research or statistics component, or relevant work experience
• A further qualification in Analysis (e.g. NIAT)

Experience:

• Experience of producing complex reports, both alone and as part of a wider team
• Proven research and analytical experience gained through work experience or educational background. Trained and experienced in using Microsoft Office applications and database and the use of big data for the purposes of research and analysis.
• Use of different IT systems to gather and analyse data and present the results.

Skills:

• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical and research skills.
• Proven problem solving and creative thinking skills, with the ability to think outside the box and come up with new and innovative solutions to problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.

Knowledge:

• Understanding and awareness of political environments and confident in dealing with people at all levels both internally and externally.
• Interest in or working knowledge of programming languages (such as R or Python).
• Advanced knowledge of both analytical and social science research methodology and statistics.

How to APPLY: 

Please submit a CV and Covering letter (no more than 500 words) outlining how you meet the required knowledge, skills and experience as outlined within the Job Description and why you are suitable for this role. 

If you are interested in applying to the role, then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon possible. In return for your experience, we can offer you:

• Salary of £36,529.65 (pro-rata) per annum, plus £3,033.56 London allowance
• Yearly base salary increments (subject to satisfactory performance in previous PDR year)
• Working from home allowance available to purchase suitable equipment for blended & home working
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
• Bespoke benefits platform and access to Blue Light Card
• Development opportunities including fully funded apprenticeships
• Employee assistance programme and dedicated wellbeing hub
• Excellent Pension scheme

BTP is an employer who cares about the impact we have on the environment and the wider challenges of climate change, and as such we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and achieving Net Zero Carbon (NZC) through offsetting by 2035.

At BTP we are proud guardians of the railway and it is crucial that we represent the diverse communities we serve and protect. As ‘One BTP’ across the UK, we know that diversity, inclusion and belonging help us improve our decision making, foster creativity and drive innovation so all our people can thrive.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. So that we can become more diverse we encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, women, people who have a disability, those who are neurodiverse and persons who identify as LGBTQI+. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted workshops or advice sessions.  If you have the skills, experience and values that here in BTP we pride ourselves on then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please click here or email the team on PART-Recruitment@btp.police.uk

If you have any questions about the application process, please email our friendly and helpful team where we will be happy to help you:  RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk. If your question related to equality or diversity then you can also contact our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team directly at: PART-Recruitment@btp.police.uk To reassure you, anything you ask us will be in the strictest confidence and will not form part of your application.

In order to apply, you must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK and have been resident in the UK for the previous 5 years. You will be asked these and other questions to determine your eligibility to work for British Transport Police when you start your application and you must answer honestly.

BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme is administered by Royal London and this is a group personal pension plan which is available to all police staff. It’s a defined contribution scheme, offering employees the flexibility to vary their pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of their salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk .Please note if you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS your pension will not be affected. 

Internal candidates must have completed their probation for their current substantive posting and can only apply in tenure if Head of Department approval is emailed to Recruitmentteam@btp.police.uk prior to the vacancy closing. Internal candidates must confirm that they are not subject to formal action plans for sickness/complaints/discipline or poor performance and that all mandatory training courses have been attended and are in ticket/up to date. A minimum rating of 3 (performing) or a rating of U (no rating) must have been achieved on the last reporting year PDR.